This report outlines updated findings from the Mapping the Digital Gap project's second research visit to Tennant Creek, the regional centre of the Barkly Region of the Northern Territory (NT), and the seven Community Living Areas (CLAs) in Tennant Creek, known colloquially as town camps, that encircle the town. 

This Update Report is intended to assist local and regional agencies, leaders and residents to better understand barriers to digital inclusion, develop local strategies to address these barriers, and support planning and partnerships with government and industry stakeholders.

This report presents research findings to date, compares survey results from 2022 and 2023, outlines changes in communications and media services and usage, and renews the analysis section with 2023 findings and quotes. The proposed Digital Inclusion Plan has been updated based on community input and progress to date, as well as planned activities.

The report also presents 2023 Australian Digital Inclusion Index scores for Tennant Creek relative to national averages and key findings from our first round of visits to 10 remote towns, communities, and homelands in 2022.